Patents by Inventor R. Holcomb
R. Holcomb has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230166827Abstract: A windshield assembly (110) comprises a support panel (102), a windshield (112), and a frame (140), surrounding the windshield (112). The frame comprises a frame inboard leg (142), which is in contact with an inboard windshield surface (114). A hinge (160) pivotally couples a frame-inboard-leg top portion (148) of the frame inboard leg (142) to the support panel (102) and has a pivot axis. A channel (161) is provided in the support panel (102). At least a portion of the frame-inboard-leg bottom portion (150), at least a portion of the frame-inboard-leg first lateral portion (152), and at least a portion of the frame-inboard-leg second lateral portion (154) are located in the channel (161). The channel (161) comprises a channel base leg (162). A seal (180) is located in the channel (161) between the channel base leg (162) and the frame inboard leg (142).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daren Evans, Nick A. Kovaltchouk, Joshua R. Holcomb
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Patent number: 10788722Abstract: An electrochromic device is disclosed which has a plurality of layers, including at least one planarizing layer having an upper surface roughness which is less than or equal to half of the upper surface roughness of an underlying layer in contact with a lower surface of the at least one planarizing layer, wherein at least valleys of the underlying layer are filled by the lower surface of the at least one planarizing layer. A method for fabricating the electrochromic device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: CLEARIST INC.Inventors: Paul P. Nguyen, Zhongchun Wang, Nelson R. Holcomb
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Patent number: 9904137Abstract: A precursor solution adapted to provide a metal oxide film, includes: (a) at least one additive selected from a viscosity enhancer, a base, an acid and a wetting agent; (b) structural promoter ions selected from Mn, Ni, Co, Ir, Ru, Cr, Mo, W, Ta, Nb, V, Mo, Zr, V and Ti ions; and (c) at least one solvent. A method for preparing a metal oxide film includes: (a) providing a substrate; and (b) depositing on the substrate the precursor solution of the invention. Metal oxides films, electrochromic devices containing the films and methods for making them are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Clearist, Inc.Inventors: Zhongchun Wang, Nelson R. Holcomb, Paul Phong Nguyen
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Publication number: 20170075182Abstract: An electrochromic device is disclosed which has a plurality of layers, including at least one planarizing layer having an upper surface roughness which is less than or equal to half of the upper surface roughness of an underlying layer in contact with a lower surface of the at least one planarizing layer, wherein at least valleys of the underlying layer are filled by the lower surface of the at least one planarizing layer. A method for fabricating the electrochromic device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Paul P. NGUYEN, Zhongchun WANG, Nelson R. HOLCOMB
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Patent number: 8748159Abstract: A rapid method for the quantitation of various live cell types is described. This new cell fluorescence method correlates with other methods of enumerating cells such as the standard plate count, the methylene blue method and the slide viability technique. The method is particularly useful in several applications such as: a) quantitating bacteria in milk, yogurt, cheese, meat and other foods, b) quantitating yeast cells in brewing, fermentation and bread making, c) quantitating mammalian cells in research, food and clinical settings. The method is especially useful when both total and viable cell counts are required such as in the brewing industry. The method can also be employed to determine the metabolic activity of cells in a sample. The apparatus, device, and/or system used for cell quantitation is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: GenPrime, Inc.Inventors: James E. Fleming, Jason Buck Somes, Darby McLean, Jerad R. Holcomb
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Patent number: 8585569Abstract: A method and apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilizational of the membrane physical electrical integrity further comprising a method for using submicroscopic, quadripolar, circular, center charged, energy balanced magnetic device in a four (4) magnet array of alternating polarity in which the magnetic poles are separated only by a distance which will allow a magnetic sphere of influence on all adjacent poles to suppress the firing of action potentials of mammalian sensory neurons. The method and apparatus further provides a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of various disorders.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLCInventor: Robert R. Holcomb
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Publication number: 20120164677Abstract: A rapid method for the quantitation of various live cell types is described. This new cell fluorescence method correlates with other methods of enumerating cells such as the standard plate count, the methylene blue method and the slide viability technique. The method is particularly useful in several applications such as: a) quantitating bacteria in milk, yogurt, cheese, meat and other foods, b) quantitating yeast cells in brewing, fermentation and bread making, c) quantitating mammalian cells in research, food and clinical settings. The method is especially useful when both total and viable cell counts are required such as in the brewing industry. The method can also be employed to determine the metabolic activity of cells in a sample. The apparatus, device, and/or system used for cell quantitation is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: GENPRIME, INC.Inventors: James E. Fleming, Jason Buck Somes, Darby McLean, Jerad R. Holcomb
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Publication number: 20120102822Abstract: A fuel additive comprising a sol containing particles of at least one inorganic-metallic component and at least one organo-metallic component stabilized in a suitable hydrocarbon medium. The components are formed as a metal complex wherein the metallic element comprises at least one metal selected from the elements of Groups VIII to XI in the Periodic Table, preferably platinum, cobalt, nickel, copper, gold, rhodium or, most preferably, palladium. The organo component is an alkyl carboxylate, preferably acetate, and the inorganic component is derived from silicon, titanium, aluminum, and preferably silicate. The additive is preferably formed by (a) forming an aqueous solution of at least one metallic component; (b) forming a colloid of organo-metallic and inorganic-metallic components from said solution; and (c) extracting at least some of the metallic colloidal components from the aqueous solution using a suitable hydrocarbon medium under controlled PH, temperature and time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Robert R. Holcomb, Lou Basenese
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Patent number: 8071326Abstract: A rapid method for the quantitation of various live cell types is described. This new cell fluorescence method correlates with other methods of enumerating cells such as the standard plate count, the methylene blue method and the slide viability technique. The method is particularly useful in several applications such as: a) quantitating bacteria in milk, yogurt, cheese, meat and other foods, b) quantitating yeast cells in brewing, fermentation and bread making, c) quantitating mammalian cells in research, food and clinical settings. The method is especially useful when both total and viable cell counts are required such as in the brewing industry. The method can also be employed to determine the metabolic activity of cells in a sample. The apparatus, device, and/or system used for cell quantitation is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Genprime, Inc.Inventors: James E. Fleming, Jason Buck Somes, Darby McLean, Jerad R. Holcomb
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Publication number: 20110136159Abstract: A rapid method for the quantitation of various live cell types is described. This new cell fluorescence method correlates with other methods of enumerating cells such as the standard plate count, the methylene blue method and the slide viability technique. The method is particularly useful in several applications such as: a) quantitating bacteria in milk, yogurt, cheese, meat and other foods, b) quantitating yeast cells in brewing, fermentation and bread making, c) quantitating mammalian cells in research, food and clinical settings. The method is especially useful when both total and viable cell counts are required such as in the brewing industry. The method can also be employed to determine the metabolic activity of cells in a sample. The apparatus, device, and/or system used for cell quantitation is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: GenPrime, Inc.Inventors: James E. Fleming, Jason Buck Somes, Darby McLean, Jerad R. Holcomb
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Publication number: 20110093323Abstract: A method of validating a discount offer includes obtaining discount information from a coupon at a dispenser, the discount information including a unique discount identifier. The discount information is sent to a local controller, which attempts to communicate with a central system to validate the offer. If the central system is inaccessible, the local controller then compares the unique discount identifier with a local database of previously redeemed coupons. If the unique discount identifier is not found in the local database, the local controller approves the coupon and instructs the dispenser to reduce the amount charged to a customer by the discount amount. The local controller then adds the unique discount identifier to the local database. When the central server is again accessible, the redeemed discount identifiers are communicated from the local database to the central system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: David R. Prus, Michael R. Holcomb
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Patent number: 7906295Abstract: A rapid method for the quantitation of various live cell types is described. This new cell fluorescence method correlates with other methods of enumerating cells such as the standard plate count, the methylene blue method and the slide viability technique. The method is particularly useful in several applications such as: a) quantitating bacteria in milk, yogurt, cheese, meat and other foods, b) quantitating yeast cells in brewing, fermentation and bread making, c) quantitating mammalian cells in research, food and clinical settings. The method is especially useful when both total and viable cell counts are required such as in the brewing industry. The method can also be employed to determine the metabolic activity of cells in a sample. The apparatus, device, and/or system used for cell quantitation is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: GenPrime, Inc.Inventors: James E. Fleming, Jason Buck Somes, Darby McLean, Jerad R. Holcomb
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Patent number: 7527924Abstract: A rapid method for the quantitation of various live cell types is described. The method may include a variety of steps including: 1) suspending the cells in a detergent-like compound, 2) isolating the washed cells by centrifugation or filtration, 3) resuspending the cells in a solution that contains a preservative, a fluorescent dye and a compound such as dequalinium which can be taken up by the cells, 4) measuring the fluorescence increase over time of the cell-dye mixture with a simple fluorometer, and 5) measuring the native fluorescence of the cells. This new cell fluorescence method correlates with other methods of enumerating cells such as the standard plate count, the methylene blue method and the slide viability technique. The method is particularly useful in several applications such as: a) quantitating bacteria in milk, yogurt, cheese, meat and other foods, b) quantitating yeast cells in brewing, fermentation and bread making, c) quantitating mammalian cells in research, food and clinical settings.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: GenPrime, Inc.Inventors: James E Fleming, Jason Buck Somes, Darby McLean, Jerad R Holcomb
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Publication number: 20090104652Abstract: A rapid method for the quantitation of various live cell types is described. This new cell fluorescence method correlates with other methods of enumerating cells such as the standard plate count, the methylene blue method and the slide viability technique. The method is particularly useful in several applications such as: a) quantitating bacteria in milk, yogurt, cheese, meat and other foods, b) quantitating yeast cells in brewing, fermentation and bread making, c) quantitating mammalian cells in research, food and clinical settings. The method is especially useful when both total and viable cell counts are required such as in the brewing industry. The method can also be employed to determine the metabolic activity of cells in a sample. The apparatus, device, and/or system used for cell quantitation is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: GENPRIME, INC.Inventors: James E. Fleming, Jason Buck Somes, Darby McLean, Jerad R. Holcomb
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Publication number: 20080241892Abstract: Modified surfaces, substrates, and methods of producing and using such substrates and surfaces are provided. The substrates and surfaces provide either non-reactive surfaces or low density reactive groups, preferably on an otherwise non-reactive surface, for use in different applications including single molecule analyses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Bernardo Roitman, Geoff Otto, Ronald L. Cicero, Nelson R. Holcomb
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Patent number: 7374590Abstract: A process of treating high sulfur coal to reduce sulfur dioxide emission when the high sulfur coal is burned comprising placing coal in pressure tank (16) of reduced pressure sufficient to fracture a portion of the coal by withdrawing ambient fluids trapped within the coal. The fractured coal is contacted with an aqueous silica colloid composition supersaturated with calcium carbonate via conduit (21), and the majority of the aqueous composition is then removed from contact with the coal. The aqueous composition-treated coal is pressurized in pressure tank (16) under a carbon dioxide atmosphere for a period of time sufficient for the calcium carbonate to enter fractures in the coal produced in the first step.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Demeter Systems LLCInventor: Robert R. Holcomb
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Publication number: 20070214095Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for monitoring a plurality of sources meeting predetermined criteria and providing a user the data meeting the criteria. The method and system are particularly suited for monitoring sources potentially containing information related to class actions and providing the user with data related to class actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Adams, R. Holcomb, Christopher Wood
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Patent number: 7225878Abstract: Apparatus and methods for producing fluids from a well and for controlling the production of fluids from multiple wells, particularly from a remote location. The well is provided with a winch/cable drum having a cable wound thereon with a swabbing tool on the end of the cable. The swabbing tool is initially located in a riser that is mounted to the wellhead and lowered into the well and down through the fluids in the well under control of a programmable logic controller (PLC 95). Upon reaching a pre-determined depth, the PLC 95 stops the rotation of the winch/cable drum and then reverses the direction of rotation to retrieve the swabbing tool, thereby lifting the fluids in the well bore up out of the well. Flowline connections, with appropriate valves, are provided in the riser for routing any gas and oil that is lifted from the well into pipelines and on to storage tanks or separators as the swabbing tool is retrieved.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Inventors: James R. Holcomb, John L. Leenerts
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Patent number: 7205045Abstract: Calibration devices for optical scanners and methods for their use are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a polymeric coating with at least one fluorescent agent, where the devices have minimal local and global nonuniformities. The subject device may also include one or more photobleached regions. In using the subject devices, a surface is illuminated with at least one light source, fluorescence data is obtained from the surface and the optical system is calibrated based upon the obtained fluorescence data. The subject invention finds use in a variety of optical scanners, including biopolymeric array optical scanners. Also provided are kits for use in verifying and calibrating optical scanners.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nelson R. Holcomb, Russell A. Parker, Steven M. Lefkowitz
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Patent number: 7015254Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for generating an inorganic polymer electret in a colloidal state, the inorganic electret in a colloidal state itself, and applications for the inorganic electret in a colloidal state. The invention includes a method for generation of a colloidal silica particle which is dipolar in that it is positively charged in the nucleus and negatively charged on the outer surface leaving a net negative charge to the particle. The apparatus includes the ability to control particle size, uniformity, consistency, hydration, and three dimensional structure which is desirable for various applications.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2000Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Inventor: Robert R. Holcomb